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Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games Launch Two Exciting Community Programs

“With You at the Games” Fundraising Initiative and “Games On!” Pre-Games Activity Guide Now Live

The Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Society is thrilled to announce the launch of two new community engagement programs designed to connect northerners and supporters from around the world with the spirit and excitement of the Games.

With You at the Games – Support a Participant Program

The With You at the Games program is a grassroots fundraising initiative that invites families, community members, and local businesses to directly support participants of the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse.

Contributions to this program help cover real participant costs such as meals, accommodation, and other essentials, ensuring that every athlete and cultural delegate feels welcomed and supported during their time in Whitehorse.

Donation levels include:

• $25 – Fuel an athlete with a hearty meal
  
  
• $50 – Meals for a full day
  
  
• $100 – Provide a comfortable bed for a night
  
  
• $250 – Support one participant’s full Games experience
  
  

Every contribution makes a difference — from small gestures to full sponsorships. Donations can be made online via the Arctic Winter Games website under the “With You at the Games” link. Charitable receipts are available for Canadian donations.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/with-you-at-the-games-support-a-participant-program 

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Games On! Pre-Games Activity Guide

Also launched today is Games On!, a resource package designed for schools, recreation groups, and community organizations interested in hosting their own mini Arctic Winter Games.

This fun and educational guide provides activity ideas, event templates, and preparation tips to bring the Games experience to local communities. Games On! will be distributed across Yukon and throughout the North, helping build excitement for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games while fostering a deeper understanding of the sports, cultures, and values that define the event.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-woNuKRD0vnrCk-F-9ahZbWtZ30raWzK/view?usp=sharing 

“The Arctic Winter Games are about more than competition — they’re about connection, community, and northern pride,” said Megan Cromarty, General Manager of the Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Society. “Through these programs, we’re inviting everyone to play a role in bringing the Games to life — whether that’s hosting a mini-Games in your school, or helping an athlete enjoy a warm meal and a good night’s rest. Together, we can make every participant feel the North’s spirit of hospitality.”

About the Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games

The Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games will take place from March 8–15, 2026, bringing together nearly 2,000 athletes and cultural participants, supported by 2,000 volunteers from across the Yukon and beyond.

Participants will represent eight contingents from the Circumpolar North:
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Alaska, Northern Alberta, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), Sápmi (cultural regions in Scandinavia), and Greenland.

The Arctic Winter Games celebrate sport, culture, and community — showcasing the incredible talent and spirit of northern youth while strengthening international friendships across the Arctic.

Whitehorse has a proud history with the Games, having previously hosted in 1972, 1980, 1992, 2000, 2007, and 2012. It was also selected to host the 2020 Games, which were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2026 edition marks the city’s seventh time welcoming the Arctic to its doorstep — a reflection of Whitehorse’s deep community pride and its proven capacity to deliver world-class northern events.

Media Contact:
Larissa Winslade
Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Society
larissa.winslade@awg2026.org
867-332-1948

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The Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Society is excited to announce the winner of our second 50/50 raffle draw — Melanie Bougen, with ticket number 10742 E!

With 10,000 tickets sold, this raffle raised an incredible $11,545, meaning Melanie takes home $5,772.50 and the remaining proceeds will go directly toward supporting the upcoming Games.

Funds raised help support key areas of Games operations, including signage, cultural programming, participant transportation, and security — all essential to creating an unforgettable experience for athletes, spectators, and volunteers in 2026.

“On behalf of the 2026 Host Society, I want to thank everyone who purchased tickets,” said Megan Cromarty, General Manager of the Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games. “Your support helps us bring the Games to life.”

Congratulations once again to Melanie, and thank you to everyone who participated!

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🔹 Event Dates: March 8–15, 2026
🔹 Learn more: awg2026.org
🔹 Follow along: @Whitehorse2026

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